Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Report Negative Mental Health Effects Due to AI Concerns, Survey Finds
A survey by the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Georgia, reported by KOTA in Rapid City, found that 49% of U.S. workers are experiencing negative mental health effects due to concerns about artificial intelligence, particularly regarding job security and workplace…
Rapid City, SD, November 3, 2026 — A recent survey indicates that a significant portion of the U.S. workforce is experiencing adverse mental health impacts stemming from anxieties related to artificial intelligence (AI). According to findings from a survey conducted by the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Georgia, nearly half of American workers, specifically 49%, report negative mental health effects.
These mental health challenges are primarily attributed to concerns surrounding the growing presence and capabilities of AI technologies. The survey highlights that key areas of apprehension for these workers include the potential for AI to affect their job security and the broader implications of AI on workplace changes.
The survey results were reported by KOTA in Rapid City. While the specific methodology and the timeframe of the survey were not detailed, the findings point to a widespread unease among employees regarding the integration of AI into their professional lives. The statistics suggest that the rapid advancements in AI are contributing to stress, worry, and other negative psychological states for a substantial segment of the U.S. labor force.
The identified concerns about job security reflect common fears that AI could automate tasks currently performed by humans, potentially leading to job displacement. Simultaneously, worries about workplace changes encompass a range of issues, from the alteration of job roles and required skill sets to shifts in organizational structures and management practices driven by AI implementation.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center Georgia’s findings underscore a growing awareness of the psychological toll that technological disruption can impose on individuals within the workplace. As AI continues to evolve and integrate more deeply into various industries, understanding and addressing these mental health concerns is becoming increasingly critical for both employers and employees.
Story summarized from the original created by Tamara Chibe on www.kotatv.com, see more information here.
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